Music that Makes Community is excited to offer a Two-Part Community Singing Workshop at St. James Episcopal Church in Taos, NM!  Rev. Sylvia Miller-Mutia, David and Winona Poole, and Conie Borchardt will facilitate these two days of singing, learning and fellowship. Singers of all backgrounds, ages, and experience levels are warmly welcomed to participate!

On Friday evening June 20 where we’ll sing together and tell stories about how this practice of paperless singing builds community and strengthens relationships.  For five hours on Saturday, June 21, we’ll deepen our exploration of the leadership practices and skills of paperless (oral tradition) singing.  Everyone is welcome to sing on both days; Saturday will be particularly of interest to those who are curious about leading paperless song.

During our time together we’ll:

• Explore a practice of paperless (oral tradition) singing leadership grounded in a spirit of welcome and generosity
• Engage models of teaching and leading that welcome our bodies, hearts, and minds 
• Experience music reflective of the growing diversity of our communities and celebrating our rich spiritual and liturgical traditions
• Build community and strengthen relationships through singing

Each person will leave with new music to share, as well as experiences of learning and teaching songs applicable to their context. All who love to sing are warmly welcomed, as well as those who lead music in church, community, and educational contexts.

The Friday evening event is by free-will offering.  CLICK here to RSVP, though none is necessary.

The cost of the Saturday workshop, including workshop materials, and refreshments throughout the day, is as follows:

• St. James’ members: $30
• Non-St. James’ members (in advance): $50
• Non-St. James’ members (day of event): $75

Lunch is on your own.  A list of local restaurants will be available on Saturday.  Refrigeration and microwave is available for those who would like to bring their own.

We do not want the cost to prevent anyone’s participation, so please reach out to let us know if you need scholarship support. Please contact MMC Admin at [email protected] or (612) 204-2235 with any questions.

REGISTER HERE